Alvina M. Kuhlers

Belmond — Alvina M. Kuhlers, 94, of Belmond died of cancer Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the Bethany Reformed Church in Belmond with the Reverends Phil Arnold and Melvin Voss officiating. Burial will follow in the Meservey Cemetery.

Visitation for Alvina M. Kuhlers will be held on Thursday, July 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dugger Funeral Home in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Alvina Magdalena Kuhlers was born January 20, 1919, at home, on a farm northeast of Meservey, Iowa, the youngest of nine children to Albert and Grietje (Vierkant) Kuhlers.

Alvina graduated from Meservey High School in 1935, and in 1936 graduated from catechism from First Reformed Church in Meservey, where she was a member. In 1938, she began clerking in the grocery store in Meservey, a vocation she enjoyed for more than 45 years.

As was customary in those years, the youngest in the family stayed at home to care for the parents, which Alvina did until they passed away in the 1960s. Alvina said that the four years she took care of her mother before her mother’s death were the best years of her life.

Alvina lived in the family home in Meservey until moving to the Belmond Community Apartments, where she resided for more than 20 years until her recent move to the Belmond Rehabilitation Center. Following her move to Belmond, she attended Bethany Reformed Church, where she very much appreciated the fellowship and activities of the congregation.

Alvina loved hearing from friends and family and enjoyed serving tea and cookies (especially chocolate chip) to her many visitors. She was fond of taking pictures of her family, and was never far from her camera. She was partial to “reindeer,” and numerous ceramic deer in her apartment reflected this fondness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert & Grietje Kuhlers; and brothers, Herman (Rena), Albert (Leona), George (Thada); sisters, Reka (Harm) Pals, Alice (George) Dirks, Grace (Elmer) Mennenga, Marie (Louis) Dirksen; sister-in-law, Shirley Kuhlers; nieces Aileen (Al) Moss and Grace Dirksen; and nephew, Robert Dirksen.

Alvina’s many nieces and nephews and their families were very special to her. She greeted all with warmth and love, treating each as her own.

Left to cherish her memory are one brother, Carl Kuhlers; and her nieces and nephews: Herman’s son Richard (Joanne) Kuhlers; Reka’s sons Eldon (Lola) Pals and Ron (Shirley) Pals; Alice’s children Eiola (Robert, deceased) Kramer, son-in-law Dirk Dirksen, George (Ellen Kay) Dirks, and Don (Mae) Dirks; Albert’s daughter Norma (Dave, recently deceased) Keaton; George’s daughters Jan (Cleon) Prestholt, Melva (Gary, deceased) Dunton, and Sharon (LaVurne) Josten; Grace’s children Alan (Lori) Mennenga, Duane (Jolene) Mennenga, and Diane (Chuck) Rehm; Marie’s daughter Karen (LeRoy) Bobst; and Carl’s children Terry (Eileen) Kuhlers, Wil Kuhlers, and Penny (Jeff) Fitzgerald.

Her presence will be felt in the stories told by her extended family and friends.

Wyatt John Sinning
May 24, 1995 — July 7, 2013

Services for Wyatt John Sinning will be at the Smith Wellness Center Gymnasium, Emmetsburg, Iowa, on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Nicholas Thackery officiating.

Wyatt John Sinning, son of Jesi Sinning and Luke Schmitt, was born May 24, 1995, in Mason City, Iowa. He received his education at Emmetsburg High School and would be a senior this fall. Wyatt was also currently attending Iowa Lakes Community College where he was excelling as a student in the welding program.

Wyatt had a deep interest in not only welding, but working on tractors, cars and trucks. His dream after completing high school and college was to farm with his grandfather.

Wyatt had been employed at Trettin/HET, Jensvold Motor, Sinning Farms Inc., Christensen Farms and currently at Fareway. He was an active member of FFA.

Wyatt was a country boy through and through. He loved country music, cowboy boots and getting dirty on his four-wheeler. He loved being outdoors and going fishing with his grandparents. He had a big heart and was always looking out for his friends and family.

Wyatt passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013, at the age of 18. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Jesi Sinning of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Luke Schmitt of Green, Iowa; brothers, Maverick and Marshall Schmitt of Lake Mills, Iowa; his sister, Georgia Marsh of Emmetsburg; maternal grandparents, Mike and Pat Sinning; paternal grandparents, Paul and Sylvia Hedrick; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; great-grandparents, Eleanor Sinning and Myron and Sally Stanlander.

Wyatt was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jo-Jo Parker, Norval Sinning and Dave Schmitt; and great-grandparents, Nick and Dorothy Schmitt.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home, martinmatticefuneralhome.com.

John R. Atkinson

Burleson, Texas — John R. Atkinson, 61, formerly of Sheffield, died Monday, July 8, 2013, at his home in Burleson, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield, Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll.

Online condolences may be left for John’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Harold R. Dodd

Hampton — Harold R. Dodd, 97, of Hampton died July 10, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery. Pastor Corby Jo Johnson will officiate.

Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes, Hampton, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Linda Harris

Charles City — Linda Harris, 60, of Charles City, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at her home.

Funeral services for Linda Harris will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Sister Diana Blong of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will officiate. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Linda Jean Harris was born July 17, 1952, at Charles City, the daughter of William and Mary (McCauley) Harris. She was raised in Charles City and graduated from Charles City High School in 1970.

After high school Linda traveled and worked throughout Iowa. She was a very free spirit who was friendly to everyone. Linda loved all animals, but had a very soft spot in her heart for her dog, Mickey. She had a very do-it-yourself attitude and liked working with motorcycles and cars.

Living family members include her daughter, Jessica Harris of Charles City; mother, Mary Harris of Charles City; brother, Jim Harris of Nashua; three sisters: Jody (Jim) Ehler of Solon, Jenny (Tom) Covington of Brandon and Kathy Harris of Charles City; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Margaret Druehl

Charles City — Margaret Druehl, 96, of Charles City, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Riverside Senior Living in Charles City.

Funeral services for Margaret Druehl will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church. Pastor Forrest Cornelius will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, and Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

 Lewis Emanuel Axiotis

Mason City — Lewis Emanuel Axiotis, 72, of 1300 Seventh Place N., Clear Lake, died (Tuesday) July 9, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, from complications of cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Diamanto Axiotis, Clear Lake; sons Alex Axiotis, Clear Lake, Christopher (Erica) Axiotis, Des Moines, and Bill (Brooke) Axiotis, Des Moines.

A private funeral service was held Thursday, July 11, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Father Joseph Mirowski officiating. Committal services were held at Elmwood/St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Those wishing to send their condolences to the family can send them to Diamanto Axiotis, P.O. Box 513, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

 Bruce Marzinske

Mason City — Bruce Marzinske, of Mason City, Iowa, beloved husband, brother, uncle, great-uncle, artist, teacher, coach, friend, and neighbor, died on June 26, 2013.

A memorial ceremony to join friends and family in mourning his loss will be held at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m. This will be followed by a celebration of his life and spirit at the Moose Lodge in Albert Lea.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Sue of Mason City; sisters, Linda Marzinske of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and Marsha (Leo) Yost of Albert Lea; niece and nephew, Susan and Peter Schmidt, and Scott Yost of Duluth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Mabel Marzinske of Hackensak, Minnesota

In lieu of flowers and memorials, please bring your stories, photos, paintings, or your favorite “Bruce Quotes” to share.

Posted on 11 July 2013

Crystal C. Gettman

NEWARK, Ohio — Crystal C. Gettman, 51, of Newark, Ohio, left this world on Saturday, July 6, 2013, to enter into a pain free, loving and kind world where she will be welcomed by her Heavenly Father.

Crystal was born Jan. 2, 1962, in Fort McClellon, Alabama.

She leave behind two handsome sons, a precious 11 year old daughter, her father and step-mother, Ron and Joani Gettman, her mother Rose Novell, brother Curt Gettman and his daughter Maddie, half sister Nikki Farrell, many aunts, uncles and wonderful cousins.

We are thankful for the happy memories. We ask God’s blessing on each and everyone that touched Crystal’s life.

Ethel Brunes

BELMOND — Ethel Brunes, age 94, of Belmond, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral arrangements for Ethel Brunes are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Donald “Don” Stewart

CHARLES CITY — Donald “Don” Stewart, 80, of Charles City, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Don Stewart will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday where there will be a Rosary at 3 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-28-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

 William “Bill” Gast

NORA SPRINGS — William “Bill” Gast, age 85, of rural Nora Springs, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 15, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Ave., Osage, with Pastor David A. Werges and Diaconal Minister Elayne J. Werges officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.

Mary L.“Mickey“Torgerson

MASON CITY — Mary L.“Mickey“Torgerson, 83, of Mason City, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Upon her wishes, her body was donated to the University of Iowa Anatomical Donation Department. Celebration of Life services for Mary and her husband Marlen J. “Mike” Torgerson, 92, who died Thursday, April 4, 2013, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.

A gathering of friends and family will be held one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa and the Mason City Public Library. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

 Lawrence (Larry) Eugene Grinstead

Austin, Minnesota — Lawrence (Larry) Eugene Grinstead, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died July 10, 2013, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marilee A. Benson officiating. Interment will be at Orchard Cemetery in Orchard. Visitation will be on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church on Tuesday morning for one hour before the service.

Memorials may be directed in Larry’s name to the First United Methodist Church Caring Ministry.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, 209 Second Ave. N.W., Austin, 507-433-5727.

Darlene E. (Wike) Tickal

NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE — Darlene E. (Wike) Tickal, 79, formerly of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Green Briar Nursing Home in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Arrangements are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Gary E. Henning

BURT — Gary E. Henning, 70 of Burt, formerly of Forest City, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at the Kossuth County Hospital in Algona.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 20, at Pilot Knob Lutheran Church in rural Forest City, with Pastor Bob Snitzer officiating.

Burial will be at Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery in rural Forest City.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Maurice “Bud” Hingson

LONE ROCK — Maurice “Bud” Hingson, age 62, of Lone Rock, died on Tuesday July 9, 2013, at his home.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lone Rock Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Douglas House officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Kerr-Hammerstrom American Legion Post No. 557 of Lone Rock.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is serving the family. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Posted on 12 July 2013

Albert “Al” William Adams

Northwood — Albert “Al” William Adams, 69, Northwood, Iowa, died Friday, July 12, 2013, at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com.

Ethel Brunes

BELMOND — Ethel Brunes, 94, of Belmond, died Thursday July 11, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services for Ethel Brunes will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 15, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor Cindy Morrison will officiate. Burial will take place in the Amsterdam Cemetery east of Goodell.

Visitation for Ethel Brunes will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

The family wishes that memorials for Ethel Brunes be directed to the United Methodist Church in Belmond and/or the donor’s choice.

Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

William “Bill” Gast

Nora Springs — William “Bill” Gast, age 85, of rural Nora Springs, Iowa, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 15, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Avenue, Osage, Iowa, with Pastor David A. Werges and Diaconal Minister Elayne J. Werges officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Bill was born on August 10, 1927, to Clifford and Alma (Paulson) Gast on the family farm in West Cedar Township. He graduated from Osage High School in 1945 and began farming with his dad on the farm that has been in the Gast family since 1884. On March 8, 1947, he married Colleen Kathan at the Congregational Church in Osage. To this union six children were born.

Bill and Colleen continued to live on the family farm until 1982. At that time they moved to an acreage one mile south where he lived until his death on July 11.

Bill was a member of Rock Creek Lutheran Church his entire life where he was baptized and confirmed. He was a lifelong farmer and also worked at Armour in Mason City for several years. Family, faith and farming were his life. Bill cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He especially enjoyed attending their sporting events. He also enjoyed many trips out west to visit family.

Bill is survived by his wife, Colleen; his children, Susan (Jim) Stiverson, Jeanne (Dick) Dahley, Tom (Linda) Gast, Jim (Patty) Gast, Bob (LuAnn) Gast, and Cindy (Dean) Sponheim; grandchildren, Kathy Daley, Julie Theophanes, Sara Cox, Lorie Tesch, Jolene Dixon, Amy Carter, Jaren Wieland, Nicki Prantner, Eric Gast, Robin Morrison, Cliff Gast, Beth Gast, Alma Gast, Grace Gast, Josh Sponheim and Erin Bremer; 21 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marlys (Clarence) Wegman; sisters-in-law, Lyla Gast and Marcy Kathan; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Pam Gast; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyndon and Beatrice Gast, George and Violette Gast, and Dick Gast; and brothers-in-law, Greg and Charlie Kathan.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.

Clarence H. “Rex” Theilen

Rockford — Clarence H. “Rex” Theilen, 74, of Rockford, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, where military honors will be provided by the Mason City Veterans.

Visitation and public viewing will be held Monday evening, July 15, rom 5 until 7 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel and will continue one hour prior to Rex’s service on Tuesday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Rex’s name the the American Cancer Society.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Roberta “Bobby” (Ma) Anderson

Mason City — Roberta “Bobby” (Ma) Anderson, 73, of Mason City, Iowa, died on July 11, 2013, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.

Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Posted on 13 July 2013

Earl L. Kotz
U.S. Army  WWII

CLEAR LAKE — Earl L. Kotz, 95, of Clear Lake died Friday, July 5, 2013, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Per Earl’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth Street, Clear Lake, with the Reverend Dean Hess officiating. Inurnment will follow the service in the Clear Lake Cemetery where full military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the memorial service at the church on Tuesday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD 21741, or to the Clear Lake Yacht Club Sailing School, PO Box 29, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.

Earl L. Kotz, son of Louis and Tilda Ashland Kotz, was born April 6, 1918, in Clear Lake, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church and attended school in Clear Lake.

Earl was drafted into the United States Army in September of 1943. Shortly thereafter, he was united in marriage to Dolores Meyer on June 3, 1944, in Texas. Earl served in World War II before being honorably discharged in March of 1946.

Earl and Dolores made their home in Mason City for many years before moving to Clear Lake in 1995. He owned and operated the Mason City Hatchery, raising chickens and turkeys along with being involved in daily farm operations raising grain, cattle and hogs. Earl was a dedicated agriculturalist and never officially retired, as he helped his boys with farming.

Earl was an avid outdoorsman. He took many fishing trips to Canada and Iowa trout fishing. He loved hunting; one unforgettable hunt was his five roosters with five shots with his son and brother-in law. Earl pioneered water skiing kite flying in the Clear Lake area. Golfing, snowskiing and taking his Cris-Craft out on the water were also favorite pasttimes. Earl also enjoyed world travel, seeing many different countries over the years.

He was involved with Clear Lake Yacht Club for several years serving as a judge and was a member of the Mason City Country Club. Earl was very active in the churches, serving on the Trinity Lutheran Church Board of Trustees in Mason City in past years and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

He is survived by his wife of 69 wonderful years, Dolores Kotz, Clear Lake; three children, Dennis (Tanya) Kotz and Randy (Dianne) Kotz, both of Clear Lake and Krismar Kotz, Mason City; three grandchildren, Ashley (Jason) Stokke, Clear Lake, Nathan Kotz, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Colette Kotz, Clear Lake; one great-grandson, Ayden Stokke, Clear Lake; brother, Edward Kotz, Grinnell, Iowa; sister, Doris Creager, Florence, Oregon, and his sister-in-law, Janice Waldron, Winter Park, Colorado, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters in infancy, brothers, Stanley and Wilbur and his sister, Mabelle Roben.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth Street, Clear Lake, 641-423-2372, www.ColonialChapels.com.

A. Kathryn “Kit” Zirbel

Clear Lake — A. Kathryn “Kit” Zirbel, 94, of Clear Lake, died Friday, July 12, 2013, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com.

Mary L.“Mickey” Torgerson

MASON CITY — Mary L.“Mickey” Torgerson, 83, of Mason City, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit due to complications of pancreatic cancer.

Upon her wishes, her body was donated to the University of Iowa Anatomical Donation Department.

Celebration of Life services for Mary and her husband, Marlen J. “Mike” Torgerson, 92, who died Thursday, April 4th, 2013, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.

A gathering of friends and family will be held one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa and the Mason City Public Library. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Mary Lou “Mickey” was born November 15, 1929, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of William P. “Bill” Tyler and Dorothy (Ryan) Tyler. She graduated from Mason City High School and attended the University of Iowa for two years.

On October 15, 1950, she married Marlen “Mike” Torgerson at the First Presbyterian Church in Mason City. Mickey was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, art, antiques and golf. She was a Girl Scout leader, women’s chairman at the Mason City Country Club, member of TT Chapter CM and was a board member at Tyler-Ryan Furniture Company.

Mickey is survived by her daughter, Kristine (Price) Dahlstrom of Mason City; grandson, Ryan (Sherri) Sprau of Louisville, Kentucky; granddaughter, Kathryn “Katy” (Darin) Grimes of Swisher, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Payton, Anna and Parker Sprau, and Levi Grimes; and many nieces and nephews.

Mickey was preceded in death by her husband, Mike; her parents; an infant son; and brother, John “Jack” Tyler.

The family would like to thank Katie Henamen, RN, Hospice Homecare Nurse, and all the wonderful nurses and nurse assistants at the Hospice Inpatient Unit for the loving care Mary received the last four months.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Ethel Brunes

BELMOND — Ethel Brunes, age 94, of Belmond, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services for Ethel Brunes will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2013, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor Cindy Morrison will officiate. Burial will take place in the Amsterdam Cemetery east of Goodell.

Visitation for Ethel Brunes will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today, Sunday July 14, 2013, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

The family wishes that memorials for Ethel Brunes be directed to the United Methodist Church in Belmond and/or the donor’s choice.

Ethel Marjorie, the daughter of Herman and Anna Rust Brunes, was born July 26, 1918, in Ortonville, Minnesota At an early age, the family moved to a farm near Goodell. Ethel attended Twin Lakes Township country school. Later Ethel would begin attending school in Belmond. She graduated from Belmond High School in 1936.

After high school, Ethel attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City. After graduating from college in 1937, she returned to Belmond. Ethel began working for Dr. Larson and Roy Henderson. Ethel then began her career at the First State Bank in Belmond in 1943. She worked as a cashier and was a bank vice president at the time of her retirement in 1992. Ethel was truly a woman ahead of her time. She was devoted to the time she gave to First State Bank in Belmond.

Throughout Ethel’s life in Belmond, she gave of herself freely and generously to many groups and organizations. Ethel was a very generous and giving person. She was treasurer for the United Methodist Church in Belmond where she was a member. Ethel belonged to the Belmond Community Apartments Board, Library Board of Trustee, P.E.O, and Friends of the Belmond Public Library. Ethel was a Laureate Member of the Beta Sigma Phi in Belmond and held numerous offices. Ethel is remembered as a wonderful speller, for which she was very proud. She is also remembered as a great lover of board games and games in general, especially Scrabble.

Ethel is survived by a brother, Stanton Brunes and wife, Helen of Belmond; three nephews, Steve (LuAnn) Brunes of Belmond, Don (Kristi) Brunes of Groton, South Dakota, Kevin (Suzan) Brunes of Klemme; five great-nieces and nephews, Adam, Amber, Logan, Kristine, Jessie; seven great-great-nieces and nephews, and numerous other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Belva and Annalee.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luicks Lane South, Belmond, Iowa 50421, 641- 444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

 Larry Jorgensen

Northwood — Larry Jorgensen, 77, of Northwood, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, 641-324-1543, Colonial Chapels.com.

Dorothy “Babe” McCaulley

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota — Dorothy “Babe” McCaulley, age 93, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Dougherty Hospice in Sioux Falls.

Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, at George Boom Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. Family will be present to greet friends for visitation beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Dorothy “Babe” was born on August 1, 1919, in Eldora, Iowa, to Jakob Gaubatz and Dorothea Schwalm Gaubatz as the youngest of 10 children. She loved to recall her adventures growing up on a farm near Steamboat Rock, Iowa, and her dancing days in her teens at the The Surf in Clear Lake, Iowa.

She moved to Mason City, Iowa, in 1941. She met Richard “Dick” McCaulley in 1945 while running the elevator at Mercy Hospital, and they were married on December 13, 1946. Dick and Dorothy moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with their sons in 1959 to the house where Dorothy lived until April of this year.

After Dick’s death in 1973, she was employed at Fantles Café and Sioux Valley Hospital before retiring in 1979.

One of her favorite pastimes was reading the Bible and she spoke often of her faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. In her life’s journey she enjoyed spending time with her family, visiting with friends and neighbors, bowling, shopping and collecting bird figurines. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Grateful for having shared her life are her son, Stephen (Ingrid) McCaulley of Sioux Falls; step-son, Gary (Vivian) McCaulley of Wellington, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Mary McCaulley of Spicer, Minnesota; grandchildren, Matthew (Heather) McCaulley, Andrew (Stephanie) McCaulley, Philip (Jill) McCaulley, Sarah McCaulley, Tammi (Randy Perry) McCaulley, and Michael (Rebecca) McCaulley; 17 great- grandchildren and many dear relatives and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard McCaulley; son, Daniel McCaulley; great granddaughter, Samantha McCaulley; her parents and nine brothers and sisters.

Memorials may be directed to Faith Temple Food Giveaway (www.faithtemplefood. com).

George Boom Funeral Home, 605-336-1454, www.georgeboom.com.

Clarence H. “Rex” Theilen

Rockford — Clarence H. “Rex” Theilen, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Clarence (Rex) Henry Theilen was born in a small farm house in rural Rockford, Iowa, on October 7, 1938, to Harry and Bessie Theilen. He attended elementary school in a one-room school house. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in November of 1957 and served his country on the USS Boyd DD 544 until he was honorably discharged in May of 1962 and then continued in the Navy Reserves for several years.

After marrying the love of his life, Barbara Miller on January 11, 1959, at Morgan Methodist Church, rural Dows, Iowa, Rex spent his working career at Blue Ribbon Beef, Libbey Owens Ford, Northwestern Cement, and retired from the Mine, Safety, and Health Administration, Department of Labor, as an electrical inspector in 2002.

He enjoyed watching and raising purple martins, playing his guitar and singing, was fascinated with astrology, attending Navy reunions, watching NASCAR and the Minnesota Vikings and most of all his five beautiful grandchildren.

Rex is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Dawn Humburg and husband Keith, Humboldt, Debbie Dow and husband Jim, Rockford; grandchildren, Dustin Humburg, Keslie Humburg, Dylan Humburg, Marcus Dow and Sabrina Dow. He is also survived by his sister, Ruby Hammje and husband Marlin.

Clarence will be laid to rest in a Celebration of Life ceremony at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 11 a.m. with a short reception and burial following the ceremony.

Burial will take place in the Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, where military honors will be presented by the Mason City Veterans.

Visitation will be held prior to the ceremony on Monday, July 15, 2013, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.

Donations may be made in Rex’s memory to The American Cancer Society.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

 Roberta “Bobby” (Ma) Anderson

Mason City — Roberta “Bobby” (Ma) Anderson, 73, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 11th, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

She will be laid to rest with her husband, Donald R. Anderson, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

She was born February 23, 1940, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Albert and Florence Freeman. She moved to the Brainerd Lakes area where she met her husband, Donald R. Anderson, and raised their 19 children.

She is survived by 19 children, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and her loving dog HerKentucky

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald R. Anderson; brother Orland Freeman; sister Bunny Elmer, and sister, Marty Urwin.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924.

Posted on 14 July 2013

Albert “Al” William Adams

Northwood — Albert “Al” William Adams, 69, Northwood, died Friday, July 12, 2013, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2013, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 4108 Killdeer Ave., Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

After the funeral service, cremation will be accorded with inurnment to be held at a later date in the London Deer Creek Cemetery, rural Northwood.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels. com.

Lester E. Schrage

ALLISON — Lester E. Schrage, 86, of Allison died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Larry Gene Jorgensen
U.S. Navy  (1955 -1959)

Northwood — Larry Gene Jorgensen, 77, Northwood, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A funeral service for Larry will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, with Pastor Judy Converse of First Lutheran Church in Northwood officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood with military honors conducted by members of Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post No. 6779 of Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today and one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the chapel.

Larry Gene Jorgensen was born on March 23, 1936, in Norfolk, Neb., the son of David and Esther (Greene) Jorgensen. Larry was a life-long resident of Northwood and graduated from Northwood High School.

Larry entered the Navy at Fort Des Moines on September 21, 1955, and served his country honorably and faithfully until his honorable discharge on September 22, 1959.

He was united in marriage to Judy Dimmel on February 14, 1960, in Austin, Minn., and had been together for 53 years, and to this marriage four children were born, David, Richard, Jennifer and Robert.

Larry was a carpenter for 50 years in and around Northwood. His passions were hunting, fishing and camping.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Judy Jorgensen of Northwood; four children, David (Lisa) Jorgensen of Webster City, Richard Jorgensen of Northwood, Jennifer (James) Collins of Mason City and Robert (Chris) Jorgensen of Rochester, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Kim, Kasey and Christopher Jorgensen, Evan and Noah Collins, and Dylan and Mason Jorgensen; three sisters, Marilyn (Walter) Probst of Ingram Texas, Beth (Gene) Bolsen of Nora Springs and Elaine (Ray) Zobel of Custer, South Dakota, as well as many other nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels. com.

Agnes G. Radke

Mason City — Agnes G. Radke, 97, of Mason City died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.

Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory.

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Darlene E. (Wike) Tickal

NASHUA, New Hampshire — Darlene E. (Wike) Tickal, 79, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Green Briar Nursing Home in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Fullerton Funeral Home 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Interment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Fullerton Funeral Home.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676, www. Fullertonfh.com.

Kathryn “Kit” Zirbel

Clear Lake — Kathryn “Kit” Zirbel, 94, of Clear Lake died Friday, July 12, 2013, at the Oakwood Care Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at the Clear Lake Christian Church, 302 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, with Pastor Scott Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Wednesday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Clear Lake Christian Church.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com.

Janscee Feckers

HAMPTON — Janscee Feckers, 33, of Hampton died Sunday, July 14, 2013, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral arrangements are pending with the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Posted on 15 July 2013 by Marie Thompson